vcc.ca
PIDP 3370: Inclusive Online Instruction: Theory to Practice
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Provincial Instructor Diploma
School
Library, Language, and Teaching and Learning
Description
"Inclusive Online Teaching: Theory to Practice" is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to foster inclusive learning environments in an online learning environment. Participants will explore theoretical frameworks and methodologies to effectively support diverse learners in online settings. They will learn to recognize principles of equity, diversity, and inclusivity into the design, development, and facilitation of online courses. Additionally, participants will use established quality assurance methods to assess online courses, enabling them to formulate actionable recommendations to enhance effectiveness and inclusivity.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze theories and methodologies to support diverse learners within online learning environments.
- Analyze aspects of equity, diversity, and inclusivity in the design and facilitation of online learning.
- Assess online courses using established quality assurance methods and standards, and formulate actionable recommendations to enhance effectiveness and inclusivity.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to the curriculum documents required in the PIDP 3370 course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the PIDP 3370 course.
2. A successful interview with the SIE Department Head or one of the full-time SIE faculty.
3. An essay in which the applicant describes the development of their thinking related to the themes, issues, and concepts of the PIDP 3370 course.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies may include online collaborative activities, synchronous and asynchronous activities, active learning instructional strategies, presentations, online discussions, independent reserach and self-directed learning.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Research and present one theory or approach to online learning environments such as UDL, Community of inquiry, Indigenous Ways of Knowing |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Case study analysis |
|
Other |
35 |
Assess quality of online course using Quality Assurance Standards |
Course topics
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Quality Assurance Standards, Universal Design for Learning, Community of Inquiry, Indigenous ways of knowing,
Learning resources
Online resources: no textbook required.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.